Constantly running deep freezer

Our Gibson Model GFC15M4AW4 Chest style deep freezer runs non-stop. This is not affecting the contents of the freezer; however, it wastes electricity. Does this mean the relay needs to be replaced? Or, the temperature control? Or something entirely different??? Can this be diagnosed without calling a appliance repair person (live in rural location and they charge a fortune to make house calls). Thanks in advance for any help.

Jmoved to a new house and after moving small chest freezer it runs constantly. It is full of product but I`m sure our electric bill will reflect the constant running. I have unplugged for up to 8 hours sevral times and product stayed frozen but when I plugged it back in it still does not shut off.

'ThanksJmoved to a new house and after moving small chest freezer it runs constantly. It is full of product but I`m sure our electric bill will reflect the constant running. I have unplugged for up to 8 hours sevral times and product stayed frozen but when I plugged it back in it still does not shut off.
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Yes, the freezer temperature means the lid gets very cold. Every time you open it some moisture condenses in the lid and the outside ambient also affects it. The insulation may be beginning to break down and the ice is forming inside. It is not a major problem however and many freezers go on for years with freezing lids!

your freezer may be overheating due to the defrost for the freezer door, (mullan heater) is staying on. Most likely the door is not sealing properly. Also if it has a power saver switch on the side select it to that.

The red light bis indicating that the temp is too high, if you can ,turn the thermostat to a colder setting, if this makes no difference, then you have a serious problem, you will have to call an engineer.
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Probably bad thermostat- jump it out and see if it starts. I cannot see your repyl due to some tech issue w/ the site, so it may be a day or so before I can reply again. Please leave feedback for me if appropriate. Thanks

Make sure everything is working, I.E. compressor, fans. Now I need to know if the freezer shuts off at 14 degrees, or does it continue to run without making temp. If it shuts off, then the first place to look is the thermostat. It may be out of calibration. If it continues to run, then the solution may be as simple as cleaning the condenser coil. or the defrost has malfunctioned somehow. Defrost probleams will cause excess ice on the inside coil. You may need to remove the panels to see how much ice is on it. It sounds like the compressor is good, as it is pretty cold. Just not cold enough. A deep freeze should be at least 0.

Might try unplugging for a few hours and then plug it back in. There is a possibility that it slugged the compressor and there is a restriction in the line. Sometimes when the compressor fails to stop running in cold air the liquid gets back to the compressor. It can cause a bit of gunk to be picked up out of the oil and carried to the expansion line and plug up the line. Maybe turning it off will let the plug fall free and not replug the line. Worth a try anyway.....